To help determine proper positioning of the endotracheal tube on a chest radiograph,which of the following is placed on the endotracheal tube?
A) Murphy eye
B) Radiopaque stripe
C) Polyvinyl chloride plastic
D) Pilot balloon

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Upon looking closely at an endotracheal tube,the therapist will see a radiopaque stripe that runs almost the full length of the tube.This radiopaque stripe will show as a white line on the chest radiograph,helping to locate the exact position of the tip.

To Help Determine Proper Positioning of the Endotracheal Tube on a Chest